Best 9 Steak Au Poivre Steak With Peppercorn Sauce Recipes

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Steak au poivre, a classic French dish, is a flavorful and elegant meal that is sure to impress your dinner guests. The dish features a tender steak seared to perfection and topped with a rich and creamy peppercorn sauce. The combination of the juicy steak and the bold, peppery sauce creates a truly unforgettable dining experience. Whether you are a seasoned chef or a home cook looking to try something new, this guide will provide you with all the information you need to create a delicious steak au poivre dish that will leave your taste buds singing.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

STEAK AU POIVRE (FILET IN GREEN PEPPERCORN SAUCE)



Steak au Poivre (Filet in Green Peppercorn Sauce) image

Provided by Ben Robinson

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Two 6-ounce beef tenderloin filets, 2 1/2 inches thick
Fine sea salt
1 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons green peppercorns in brine, drained
1/2 beef bouillon cube
1/4 cup cognac
1 tablespoon porcini powder
6 sprigs thyme, for garnish
Coarse sea salt, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Sprinkle the filets generously with salt.
  • Heat a medium cast-iron skillet over high heat until it starts to smoke slightly. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to the pan. Sear the filets on both sides until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet fitted with a wire rack. Cook in the oven until desired doneness, about 7 minutes for medium rare.
  • Meanwhile, return the skillet to medium heat. Add the heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, green peppercorns and bouillon cube. Bring to a simmer and let reduce by about half, about 2 minutes. Add the cognac and porcini powder and let reduce again for 1 minute.
  • Remove the beef from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Cut the filets across the grain into 2-inch pieces and top with the au poivre sauce, thyme sprigs and a pinch of coarse salt.

STEAK AU POIVRE



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With its crushed-peppercorn crust and buttery, shallot-specked sauce, steak au poivre is a highlight of any cook's repertoire. Our recipe captures dynamic flavor in two quick steps: searing the meat over high heat, and simmering down chicken broth, Worcestershire, cognac, and a touch of cream to pour on top. Serve with greens that are peppery in their own right, and savor your easy steak dinner to the final cut.

Provided by Lauryn Tyrell

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 boneless NY strip steak, 1 1/2 inches thick (about 1 pound)
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 shallot, finely chopped
1/3 cup cognac
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
3/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons heavy cream
Watercress or arugula, for serving

Steps:

  • Let steak sit at room temperature 30 minutes. Place peppercorns in a plastic bag and lightly crush with a rolling pin or meat mallet. Lightly brush steak with oil and season generously with kosher salt. Coat both sides with peppercorns, pressing to adhere. Let stand 15 minutes.
  • Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high until very hot, 3 to 4 minutes. Swirl in oil. Add steak and cook, flipping once, until a thermometer reads 130°F (for medium-rare), 10 to 12 minutes total. Sear fat cap to finish, 1 to 2 minutes more. Transfer to a plate; tent with foil. Let rest 15 minutes before slicing so the juices redistribute. Remove skillet from heat and let cool slightly.
  • While steak is resting, wipe skillet clean. Add butter and shallot to skillet and cook over medium, stirring often, until shallot softens, 1 to 2 minutes. Carefully add cognac and cook, scraping browned bits from pan, until almost evaporated, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add Worcestershire, broth and any accumulated steak juices from plate. Reduce sauce to 1/2 cup, about 5 minutes. Stir in cream and cook, stirring, until thickened, about 1 minute more. Drizzle over sliced steak and serve with greens.

FRENCH PEPPER STEAK (STEAK AU POIVRE) RECIPE BY TASTY



French Pepper Steak (Steak Au Poivre) Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: new york strip steak, kosher salt, coarsely ground black pepper, vegetable oil, butter, cream, brandy or cognac, dijon mustard

Provided by Jordan Kenna

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

14 oz new york strip steak, or other steak of good quality
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons coarsely ground black pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 cup cream
⅓ cup brandy or cognac
1 tablespoon dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Liberally season steak with salt and pepper, being sure to coat the entire surface of the meat. Using your hands, press the seasoning into the meat to create an even coating.
  • Heat the vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking. Add the steak to the pan and sear for 4 minutes. Turn and sear the other side for another 4 minutes, for medium-rare. If steak has a fat-cap on its side, be sure to sear it as well for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Once cooked to desired doneness, transfer the steak to a cutting board to rest.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and add the brandy to the skillet. Allow the brandy to cook down for about 1 minute while using a whisk to scrape off any browned bits in the bottom of the pan. Once the brandy has reduced by half, add the cream and continue to whisk until combined. Add the Dijon mustard and remaining tablespoon of butter and continue to cook until mixture begins to reduce and thicken, 5-7 minutes. The final pan sauce should have a rich consistency and coat the back of a spoon. Reduce the heat to low.
  • Slice the steak into ½-inch (1.5cm) pieces. Pour cream sauce over the top and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1086 calories, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 96 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 44 grams, Sugar 4 grams

CHICAGO STEAKHOUSE PEPPERCORN-CRUSTED FILET WITH CRAB AU POIVRE



Chicago Steakhouse Peppercorn-Crusted Filet with Crab Au Poivre image

Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

Nonstick cooking spray
2 tablespoons whole black peppercorns, cracked
1 tablespoon whole green peppercorns, cracked
1 tablespoon whole pink peppercorns, cracked
7 tablespoons grapeseed oil, divided
1 tablespoon kosher salt
4 center-cut beef filets, each about 2 inches thick
1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns, toasted
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
1 shallot, minced
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
Kosher salt
1/3 cup cognac
3/4 cup beef stock
2 teaspoons Calabrian chile paste
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Picked leaves of 3 sprigs fresh thyme
1/2 cup heavy cream
8 ounces jumbo lump crabmeat
1 tablespoon finely chopped chives
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • For the filets: Heat the oven to 250 degrees F. Spray a wire rack fitted into a sheet pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
  • In a medium pot, heat the black, green and pink peppercorns and 5 tablespoons of the oil over low heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until you see tiny bubbles, 6 to 7 minutes. Remove from the heat to cool. Stir the salt into the pepper mixture to form a paste.
  • Dip each filet all around in the peppercorn paste and place on the prepared sheet pan. Place in the oven to reverse sear until the internal temperature hits 120 degrees F, 25 to 35 minutes.
  • Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the first side of the filets until a very dark golden crust forms, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and repeat. Remove from the skillet and let rest on the wire-racked sheet pan, lightly tented with foil, for 5 minutes.
  • For the crab au poivre: While the filets are cooking, coarsely crush the black peppercorns with either a mortar and pestle or the bottom of a heavy frying pan. Set aside.
  • In a large saute pan, heat the butter and oil over medium heat until the butter melts. Add the shallots and garlic and season with salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until soft but not brown, about 5 minutes. Add the cognac and cook, scraping up any brown bits on the bottom of the pan, until it has almost evaporated, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the stock, chile paste, Dijon, thyme, the reserved crushed peppercorns, 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook until reduced by half, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the cream and simmer until the sauce is reduced by half, thickened and coats the back of a spoon, 3 to 4 minutes. Gently stir in the crabmeat. Fold in the chives and parsley. Serve atop steaks.

STEAK AU POIVRE FOR 2



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With the punch of peppercorns and a smooth, beefy sauce, this steak is delicious. You'll love the hint of sweetness the bittersweet chocolate adds to the savory meat. -Crystal Bruns, Iliff, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 beef tenderloin steaks (1 inch thick and 5 ounces each)
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon whole white or black peppercorns, crushed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
1/4 cup port wine
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup condensed beef consomme, undiluted
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 ounce bittersweet chocolate, chopped

Steps:

  • Rub steaks with 1 tablespoon oil; sprinkle with peppercorns and salt. In a skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium heat. Add steaks; cook 5-7 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Remove and keep warm., In same pan, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add shallot; cook and stir about 1 minute or until tender. Add wine and vinegar, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until slightly thickened., Stir in consomme and rosemary; bring to a boil. Add chocolate; cook and stir until melted and sauce is slightly thickened. Serve with steaks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425 calories, Fat 25g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 503mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

STEAK AU POIVRE (MORTON'S)



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Here the peppery flavor comes entirely from the sauce and not from pressing the peppercorns into the meat as in most steak au Poivre versions. The creamy sauce is made with plenty of crushed peppercorns, but without brandy, a common ingredient in the French version of the sauce. Morton's, the legendary steakhouse, suggests Kansas City bone-in steaks, also known as shell steaks, strip, and NY strip. The sauce recipe here makes more than what you'll need, but it's tricky to make much less than 2 cups. You can freeze the peppercorn base before the cream is added for future use. Recipe from Morton's Steak Bible, a cookbook I highly recommend. NOTE: Peppercorn mixes are easy to find in supermarkets and specialty stores. If you have only black peppercorns, use them instead. NOTE: You can buy veal demi-glace in a small container, usually about 1 ½ ounces, in specialty food stores, some supermarkets and even some price clubs. One of the best is More Than Gourmet Demi-Glace Gold.

Provided by Sandi From CA

Categories     Steak

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 (18 ounce) New York strip steaks, about 2-inches thick (or 3 Kansas City steaks) or 3 (18 ounce) shell steaks (or 3 Kansas City steaks)
vegetable oil cooking spray
seasoning salt, to taste
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped shallots
2 tablespoons cracked mixed peppercorns (red, green, white and black peppercorns, See note above)
1/2 cup cognac
3 tablespoons undiluted store-bought veal demi-glace (See note above)
3/4 cup heavy cream
salt

Steps:

  • If making steaks and sauce at the same time, remove the steaks from the refrigerator and let them rest at room temperature for 30 to 60 minutes.
  • In a sauté pan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the shallots and peppercorns and sauté for about 5 minutes or until the shallots soften.
  • Add the Cognac, raise the heat to medium and cook until the Cognac evaporates almost completely.
  • Add ¾ cup of water and the demi-glace. Bring to a boil, stirring until the demi-glace dissolves. Add the cream and bring to a simmer. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until thickened. Season to taste with salt.
  • Set aside to cool When cool, cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
  • Prepare a charcoal or gas grill or preheat the broiler and position a rack 4 inches from the heating element. Lightly spray the grill rack with vegetable oil cooking spray. The coals should be medium-hot for the charcoal grill. The burners should be on high for the gas grill.
  • Season the steaks lightly on both sides with the seasoned salt. If using a CHARCOAL GRILL, grill for 10 minutes. Turn, using tongs, and grill the other side for 10 to 12 minutes for medium-rare, or until the desired degree of doneness. If using a GAS GRILL, grill for 10 minutes. Turn, using tongs, and grill the other side for 11 to 13 minutes for medium-rarely or until the desired degree of doneness. If using the BROILER, broil 4 inches from the heat source for 12 minutes. Turn, using tongs, and broil the other side for 11 to 12 minutes for medium-rare, or until the desired degree of doneness.
  • Meanwhile, heat the peppercorn sauce if it's not already warm.
  • To serve, slice the steaks and spoon some of the sauce on top. Serve any extra sauce on the side if desired.

STEAK AU POIVRE WITH A CURRY TWIST



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South Beach-type recipe that switches things up by using red curry instead of paprika. The curry sauce is delicious. Often I will double or triple the sauce recipe to use over rice or with chicken.

Provided by CARMOMOF4

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Beef     Steaks

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 clove garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon crushed black peppercorns
4 (4 ounce) beef tenderloin steaks, trimmed
olive oil cooking spray
⅔ cup green bell pepper strips
⅔ cup red bell pepper strips
⅔ cup yellow bell pepper strips
¼ onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon beef bouillon granules
1 teaspoon red curry powder
½ teaspoon crushed black peppercorns
⅓ cup fat-free evaporated milk
⅓ cup water

Steps:

  • Mix 1 clove of crushed garlic and 1 teaspoon of crushed peppercorns together in a small bowl. Press a small amount of the mixture on both sides of the steaks.
  • Prepare a large nonstick skillet with olive oil cooking spray and place over medium heat. Arrange steaks in a single layer.
  • Cook the steaks until they are beginning to firm and are hot and slightly pink in the center, about 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C). Remove the steaks to a serving platter and keep warm.
  • Cook and stir the green, red, and yellow bell pepper strips, the onion, and 1 clove of minced garlic in a clean skillet sprayed with olive oil cooking spray over medium heat until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes; transfer vegetables to a bowl.
  • Mix the beef bouillon granules, red curry powder, 1/2 teaspoon of crushed peppercorns, evaporated milk, and water into the skillet. Cook and stir over medium heat until the bouillon granules have dissolved.
  • Continue to cook the sauce, stirring often, until reduced to 1/2 cup, about 10 minutes; stir in the bell pepper mixture and heat through.
  • Spoon the sauce over the steaks to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Carbohydrate 8.2 g, Cholesterol 96 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 33.8 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 146.8 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

PORTOBELLO 'STEAK' AU POIVRE



Portobello 'Steak' au Poivre image

Steak au poivre, a classic French dish of peppercorn-crusted steak with cream sauce, seems like it was meant to be made with mushrooms. Not only do mushrooms sear well, but they're also a friend to the dish's main flavorings of heavy cream, heady spices and warming liquor. For the best results, crisp the mushrooms first in a hot pan, baste them with garlic butter until tender, then let them simmer in the cream sauce so they soak up that richness. Eat with roasted, mashed or fried potatoes, a salad of watercress or another spicy green, and red wine, of course. To get vegetarian recipes like this one delivered to your inbox, sign up for The Veggie newsletter.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     weeknight, vegetables, main course

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 large portobello mushrooms, stems and gills removed with a spoon
1/4 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more as needed
3 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
Kosher salt
1 shallot, finely chopped
1/4 cup Cognac or another brandy
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Brush the mushrooms all over with olive oil. Sprinkle the pepper evenly over the gill sides (about 1/2 teaspoon per mushroom). Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high, then add the mushrooms gill side up and sear until the underside is browned and the gill side looks wet, 3 to 6 minutes. Flip and cook until golden and the pepper is fragrant, 2 to 4 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low. Flip the mushrooms so they're gill side up, then add the butter and garlic, and season with salt. While stirring the garlic to keep it from scorching, tilt the skillet to spoon up the melting butter and baste the mushrooms until tender, 2 to 5 minutes. Transfer the mushrooms to a plate, leaving the butter in the skillet.
  • Add the shallot and stir until softened, 2 to 4 minutes, adding a little more butter if the pan is dry. Stand back, and carefully add the Cognac. (It might flame.) Stir until the Cognac has nearly evaporated. Add the heavy cream and mustard, season with salt, and stir to combine. Return the mushrooms to the pan gill side down, and cook until the cream is thickened and the color of a latte, 2 to 4 minutes. Eat the mushrooms with a drizzle of the sauce.

STEAK AU POIVRE WITH GREEN PEPPERCORNS



Steak au Poivre With Green Peppercorns image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 strip sirloin steaks, boneless, with excess fat removed, about 6 ounces each
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 tablespoon corn or vegetable oil
4 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
1/2 cup dry red wine, like Pinot Noir
1/4 cup fresh or canned beef broth
1 teaspoon tomato paste
4 tablespoons dried green peppercorns
3 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons finely chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Sprinkle the steaks with salt and pepper.
  • Heat a cast-iron skillet or heavy skillet large enough to hold the steaks in one layer over high heat. Add the steaks and brown them for 3 minutes for medium rare.
  • Turn and continue cooking until they are thoroughly browned, about 3 minutes more. Remove to a plate and keep warm.
  • Pour off the fat from the skillet and reduce the heat to medium high. Add the shallots and cook briefly until wilted. Do not brown. Add the wine over high heat and reduce to one-quarter. Add the broth and stir to dissolve the brown particles that cling to the bottom of the skillet. Add the tomato paste, peppercorns and any juices that may have accumulated around the steaks.
  • Reduce the sauce by more than half and stir in the butter. Check for seasoning. Spoon the sauce over the steaks and garnish with the parsley

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 499, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 36 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 34 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 590 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • For the best results, use high-quality steak that is at least 1 inch thick. A good cut for steak au poivre is New York strip or rib eye.
  • Season the steak generously with salt and pepper before cooking. This will help to create a flavorful crust.
  • Sear the steak in a hot pan for a few minutes per side, or until it is browned and cooked to your desired doneness.
  • Make the peppercorn sauce while the steak is resting. This will give the flavors time to develop.
  • Serve the steak au poivre with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a salad.

Conclusion:

Steak au poivre is a classic French dish that is sure to impress your guests. It is a simple dish to make, but it is packed with flavor. The combination of the tender steak, the flavorful peppercorn sauce, and the creamy mashed potatoes is simply irresistible. If you are looking for a special dish to serve for your next dinner party, steak au poivre is a great option.

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